Is ChatGPT Making You Stupid?
Researchers argue that reliance on generative AI tools like ChatGPT may lead to intellectual complacency as people may outsource cognitive processes. The discussion centres around whether this trend is impacting…
VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect
VPN downloads in the UK have skyrocketed following the implementation of new age-verification laws, with Proton VPN reporting a 1,400% surge in signups. The laws require apps with explicit content…
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles
Researchers Quietly Planned a Test to Dim Sunlight Over 3,900 Square Miles California researchers proposed a multimillion-dollar test using salt water-spraying equipment as part of a secretive initiative to dim…
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product
Huawei Shows Off 384-Chip AI Computing System That Rival Nvidia’s Top Product Huawei recently unveiled the CloudMatrix 384, an AI computing system that claims to rival Nvidia’s advanced offerings, showcasing…
Easy NTSYNC Arrives For Steam Users With GE-Proton 10.10
Easy NTSYNC Arrives For Steam Users With GE-Proton 10.10 GloriousEggroll has launched GE-Proton 10.10, a modified version of Valve’s Wine suitable for Steam users, which now supports NTSYNC by default…
George Lucas Makes First Comic-Con Appearance to Discuss His Upcoming ‘Museum of Narrative Art’
Summary George Lucas made his first-ever Comic-Con appearance, captivating an audience of 6,500. Introduced by Queen Latifah, he discussed his upcoming Museum of Narrative Art, showcasing the importance of narrative…
Did a Vendor’s Leak Help Attackers Exploit Microsoft’s SharePoint Servers?
Summary Dustin Childs from Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative raised concerns over how attackers, including spies and ransomware groups, exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s SharePoint servers. Shortly after the release of…
‘Serious Delays’ Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals
Serious Delays Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China’s Starlink Rivals A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is facing serious delays that threaten its ability to rival SpaceX’s Starlink. The Qianfan broadband…
Creator of 1995 Phishing Tool ‘AOHell’ On Piracy, Script Kiddies, and What He Thinks of AI
In a recent article, the creator of the 1995 phishing tool AOHell, known as Da Chronic, reflects on his notorious program which exploited AOL’s systems to provide users with various…
To Fight Climate Change, Norway Wants to Become Europe’s Carbon Dump
Summary Norway aims to tackle climate change by becoming “Europe’s carbon dump,” employing liquefied CO2 transportation to a dedicated carbon shipping port in the North Sea. This initiative involves burying…